Landforms from Erosion and Deposition by Gravity

Landforms from Erosion and Deposition by Gravity

Gravity is a natural force that causes erosion and deposition by pulling rocks, soil, and sediments downhill. This process is known as mass movement and can occur slowly or suddenly, depending on the conditions. Common examples include landslides, mudflows, slumps, and soil ...

Gravity plays a major role in erosion by moving water and glaciers. It also pulls soil, mud, and rocks downhill. When gravity moves large amounts of material this way, it is called mass wasting.

Landslides are a sudden and dangerous type of mass wasting. They involve large amounts of rock falling at once. Avalanches, on the other hand, inv...